Bourges, a ‘“City of Art and History” is a beautiful medieval town’ according to its own tourism website. However because of its size, this small city is so often overlooked by its bigger sisters: Nantes, Paris and Lyon. For some, it is probably a place that you have never even heard…
Bookworms and the beach… yes you have read that correctly, even we need some much needed vitamin D sometimes. Granted, whilst it is fair to say that we normally tend to gravitate towards bookshops, libraries or cafes that house delightful little reading nooks, we have also been known to occasionally…
By definition, exotic refers to anything unusual or exciting, or characteristic of a distant foreign country. When we plan our holidays, we frequently consider exotic destinations but quite often they remain on our bucket land because we can’t afford the travel. But what if money was not an obstacle to…
Most visitors are drawn to Kuala Lumpur, charmed by its European lifestyle, high-class shopping venues, and a pulsating night scene. However, if you scratch a bit below the surface, you will be pleasantly surprised to discover that there is a lot more to love in this vibrant destination for holidaymakers….
It’s true to say that at one time, given a choice, seeking out amazing beaches to visit would have been at the top of my travel requirements. However, as with all things, with age comes change and now when looking for inspiration for our next trip I research extensively. I…
Banned books almost seem like a strange concept in a day and age when we supposedly have freedom of speech and therefore one would also assume that we also have the freedom to write what we choose. Apparently, however, freedom of expression is a human right according to article 19…
Do You Have a Wish List? Let’s be honest, we know we are fortunate. Today people take for granted the fact that they were born into a world where flights are not just cheaper but also more accessible than ever before. I remember a time when there were just a…
Ubud is a treasure trove of the ultimate in cultural delights, is an amazing blend of old with the new, ranging from ancient palaces to majestic temples, all conveniently located near the cool upland district of Bali. The town itself is famous for Balinese arts and crafts and in addition,…
How many people can say that when they visit Venice they wake up in the morning to a cacophony of birds tweeting away, a family of rabbits waiting to greet them as they venture outside and a glimpse of a rare and endangered red squirrel? Well, that is exactly what…
I don’t care what anyone says, everyone makes mistakes. We are human after all and everyone is fallible, especially when travelling. For the past three years both Paul and I have worked in the travel industry and each summer we see customers arrive for their long-awaited two week holiday and…